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We are currently advertising for a Research Fellow in Ethics & Digital Health Pathology. This role offers an excellent opportunity to be an integral part of a dynamic team of researchers in bioethics, working on a timely and interesting set of ethical challenges in digital health.

Research Fellow in Ethics & Digital Health Pathology
NDPH, Old Road Campus, Headington, Oxford
Grade 7: £32,236 - £39,609 p.a. (pro rata for part-time)


Based within the Nuffield Department of Population Health, The Ethox Centre is an internationally recognised multidisciplinary bioethics research centre and is a vibrant and intellectually exciting place to work.

As a Research Fellow, you will contribute towards the development of an INNOVATE UK project called Northern Pathology Imaging Collaborative (NPIC) which aims to improve healthcare and develop industry by digitising pathology services. Specifically, you will coordinate the ethics work package, which will include: the development of qualitative instruments (focus groups, individual interviews), data collection and analysis plans, representing the group at external meetings, seminars and conferences and collaborate on the preparation of research publications.

You will have a relevant PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) with significant research experience and a strong record of scholarship in qualitative research and bioethics. You will possess the ability to manage your own academic research activities, proficiency with qualitative analysis software and exceptional organisation and communication skills.

If you would like an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nina Hallowell (nina.hallowell@ethox.ox.ac.uk).

The post is full-time (part-time considered) and fixed-term for 2.5 years.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 20 May 2019.

For more details and information on how to apply, please click here